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H-E-L-P my photographer is pulling a 180

Has anyone used DIgital Dreams Photography in Houston, TX  before? I have contracted the owner, and now that dates for the bridal portriat and wedding is approaching, he is NOT returning phone calls, e- mails, etc. He says that his business has been robbed, but that he is insured and is going to get everthing back,  but something feels funny. I have called/e-mailed  once a every other day during the weekday trying to get a hold of him, and but no response. When my fiance called  tonight (from another number) he answered! He gave an excuse that he doesn't have good e-mail/phone access. (He managed to  answer from a different number)
When I interviewed him at first he semed very professional and prompt, and now it seems like he is doing all the opposite. I m getting REALLY worried because the date for my bridal portrat and wedding is coming up (MArch 4th and 14th) and it would be the WORST if he was a no show or it had to be a constant battle just to communicate with him.
For anyone who used this company, what was your exerience. I''m even starting to think the worst now. I have already given him a deposit,, but now I'm afraid that I'm just in some type of scam, where I won't ever get the portraits, or get another photographer,  etc.

If anyone else has had a problem with this photography company, please let me know.

Re: H-E-L-P my photographer is pulling a 180

  • edited December 2011
    You should post this on your local board (click the "local wedding boards" link in the side bar). Hope everything works out.
  • Theresa626Theresa626 member
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    edited December 2011
    You need to get another photographer and just lose the deposit with this guy.  You didn't pay in full yet did you?  Honestly, it would be worse to have no photos than to pay a little extra for a better photographer. Get really good recommendations first. 
  • edited December 2011
    ya i'd ask if you could put your deposit toward a sitting and then pull the rest of the contract and find another photographer. Doesnt sound like this will end well otherwise.
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  •  SHARP FOCUS SHARP FOCUS member
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    edited December 2011
    Hello,
    I am really sad to hear about your photography... what a jerk. You should be happy he will be a no-show. I think it is a blessing because he was probable going to screw up the wedding. Is your wedding on 14mar2010? I am a photographer with a new business. I have been shooting for more than 12 years. My ex... taught me everything I know. We shot a lot of weddings. But when I left him... I left everything except my cameras and other equipment. I started my own business in Mississippi... I know that's a long way from Houston.
    But I also work for an airline... so I can fly. I would shoot your wedding for you on the 14th... happen to be off that week.
    Check-out my website... I don't have a lot of photos yet because my business is new/Oct2009. If you think you would like to use me I will fly in for your wedding.
    http://www.rubyrudiphotography.com
    rubyrudiphotography@gmail.com
    601.680.3355/601.627.0060
    If you decide to go with someone in your area, I wish you the best.
    Take care,
    Rudi
  • I got married 4/29/12 which was 5 months ago and I still have no pictures! i am filing a lawsuit please contact me to see if we can help eachother out with our lawsuits he needs to pay for our sufferring! I have cried many times and I still can't believe I have no pictures of the most important day of my life! what a scam
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